Production Supervisor, Packaging

About Us:
Aveva Drug Delivery Systems is a pharmaceutical manufacturer at the forefront of innovative drug delivery technologies. We are dedicated to advancing solutions that optimize the efficacy, safety, and precision of pharmaceutical treatments. Join our team and help shape the future of healthcare by contributing to the development of groundbreaking drug delivery systems that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

This is a second shift position.

Job Summary

The Supervisor, Production Operations is responsible for all aspects of a specific shift within the Transdermal Manufacturing and Packaging facility, including ensuring that all work is performed in compliance with Safe Work Practices, cGMP, Standard Operating Procedures, and company policies. As part of the Production leadership team, the main focus is responsibility for day-to-day performance and results, developing systems and measurements to evaluate area performance and employee individual performance and contribution and lead initiatives (e.g. reliability) to facilitate improved productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Works as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes.
• Provide results oriented leadership that drives continuous improvement consistent with the Operations Strategic Plan and the Production Plan, including commercial and R&D MFG and PKG operations.
• Co-ordinate, assign and supervise all production activities and outcomes for area of responsibility to ensure production schedule/agreed upon goals and objectives are met.
• Develop systems and metrics to measure and evaluate both productivity and individual performance and contribution on an on-going basis.
• Use systems and metrics to guide the initiation and execution of safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement initiatives in support of the Operations Strategic Plan and Production Plan.
• Provide strong leadership to the team that fosters personal development, interaction and participation.
• Provide leadership as a member of the Production leadership team, building and maintaining positive relationships with the key business partners within and outside of Production (e.g. Engineering, Technical Services, Warehouse, Materials, Warehouse, QA, Formulations, Human Resources etc.)
• Ensure department is professional and performs all work in accordance with all established regulatory, compliance and safety requirements. Initiate investigations and provide or implement preventive/corrective action for all safety and compliance non-conformances.
• Ensures that all production areas and equipment are kept neat, clean and organized at all times.
• Responsible for the security of the building and company assets after normal business hours and in addition, directly responsible for all Aveva DDS employees after normal business hours.
• Provide recommendations to the next level of management regarding procedural and organizational changes. Writes and/or revises batch records, SOPs, Work Instructions and investigates and writes investigation reports as needed.
• Evaluate the individual performance and contribution of all direct reports on an on-going basis and establish developmental plans in conjunction with individuals where required. Ensure employees participate/receive all relevant training within required timeframes.
• Interviews prospective candidates, evaluates temporary personnel and provides input for the hiring process of permanent employees.
• Responsible for selecting designated observers for controlled substance materials.
• Responsible for the resolution of all employee issues within the department with the involvement of the next level of management and human resources as required.
• Ensures their team is aligned to all departmental and corporate strategic initiatives.
• Acts as a specialized manufacturing resource to senior management to support resolution of complex issues.
• Represent the interests of Production Operations in the absence of the department manager.
• Recruits, trains, develops and manages effectively the ongoing performance of their direct reports, which includes, but is not limited to:
  • Ensuring all Job Descriptions for direct reports are periodically reviewed, signed and stored according to our job description processes;
  • Reviewing and updating development plans for all direct reports, ensuring that all direct reports are properly trained and qualified according to our Training and Employee Qualification Enterprise Policy;
  • Effectively managing performance for direct reports according to the Performance Management Program,
  • Attracting and retaining talent based on our talent management framework;
  • Scheduling regular one-on-one meetings, probationary performance reviews and mid-year performance discussions;
  • Providing regular coaching, feedback and recognition based on the expected behaviors, job description and performance on objectives; and
  • Responsible to ensure compliance of team members (direct reports) with the Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Quality procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
  • Works as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes;
  • Leads with a mindset that respects all cultural dimensions;
  • Performs all work in accordance with our Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, and all established regulatory, compliance and safety requirements;
  • Delivers all work in support of our Values of Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion; and
  • All other duties as assigned.

Education

• Post Secondary Diploma or Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or related field

Experience

• Three to five years supervisory experience strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership experience particularly in the areas of approachability, dealing with direct reports, managing diversity, setting goals and objectives and measuring performance
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office programs and exposure to SAP or other ERPs
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work within a team environment (as part of a team) as demonstrated through previous work experience.
• Previous experience in the Food, Consumer Packaged Goods or Pharmaceutical industry an asset
• Ability to motivate self and others
• Proven experience in systematic problem solving
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

Benefits:

Aveva Drug Delivery Systems and DifGen Pharmaceuticals provides a comprehensive benefits plan

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with employer match
• Paid Holidays and Floating Holiday

Equal Opportunity Employer